Thirty-eight crossbred steers of known background were randomly
assigned to four feeding regimes. All initially were fed on a brome and
bluestem pasture supplemented during winter with alfalfa and protein. Ten
grass-fed ...

Five pork carcasses were used to determine the effects of hot boning and various combinations of salt (0, 1.5, or 3.0%) and a phosphate mixture (0 or 0.5%) on functional, processing, and storage characteristics of preblended ...

Six Hereford steer carcasses were assigned
tDto each of three holding periods (either
2-, 5- or 8-hr. postmortem). Each carcass was
split and one side was "hot" boned into muscles
and muscle systems after being held ...

Five pork carcasses were used to determine the effects of hot boning and various combinations of salt (0, 1.5, or 3.0%) and a phosphate mixture (0 or 0.5%) on bacteria, TBA (measure of fat rancidity), and pH values of ...

Our objectives were to examine the effects
of prerigor excision and rapid chilling vs. conventional
carcass chilling of two muscles on proteolysis and
tenderness during the postmortem storage, as well as
the effects ...

We conducted two studies in response to a severe problem with ground beef color encountered by beef fabricators and retailers. We concluded that: (1) Loss of muscle chemical-reducing capability upon grinding, with subsequent ...

Hereford × Angus carcasses were infused
with a solution of either sugar/phosphate or
calcium chloride immediately after exsanguination
to determine effects on color stability
during retail display. A calcium chloride ...

Mature cows are typically removed from the cow herd for various reasons, such as reproductive inefficiency and poor performance. It has been estimated that as much as 15 to 25% of a ranch’s revenue may be from cull cows. ...

Mature cows are culled from herds for reasons such as poor performance and failure to rebreed. When these cows are removed from the herd, they are typically in thin condition and potentially can be fed to gain weight and ...

Rapid expansion of fuel ethanol production has made available abundant supplies of
distillers grains with solubles, which are well-suited as a substitute for cereal grains in finishing cattle diets. Several recently ...

Combined microwave and convection cooking has gained popularity in the last 20 years
because of more accurate heat control and more efficient use of energy. Combination
microwave/convection cooking allows for more rapid ...

Twelve muscles from eight Select/Choice
grade steers were evaluated for beef flavor
intensity, tenderness, and juiciness. Sample
steaks were cut, and evaluation was performed
by a five-member professional panel. ...

The purpose of this study was to compare nutrient content and cost of home-packed lunches to nutrient standards and
prices for reimbursable school lunches.
Researchers observed food and beverage contents of 333 home ...

The effectiveness of a recently invented "steam pasteurization" (S) process in reducing pathogenic bacterial populations on surfaces of freshly slaughtered beef was determined and compared with that of other standard ...

Shelf-stable milk, also known as ultra-high temperature (UHT) milk is the most common form of milk in many parts of the world. This study compared the differences in flavor and texture of 37 commercially available UHT and ...

Ten samples of vanilla frozen yogurt were
purchased in Kansas and compared to a highprotein,
KSU formulation. The KSU
formulation had similar solids, fat, and sugar
contents as the commercial samples. All
commercial ...

More than two-thirds of cropland in the United States is devoted to the production of just four crop species—maize, wheat, soybeans, and cotton—
raising concerns that homogenization of the American agricultural landscape ...

Acceptance of irradiated, chilled, boneless, pork chops and nonirradiated controls by consumers was not different. Coupled with consumer concerns about food safety and well-documented improvement in consumer attitudes about ...